Puffed spelt and dark chocolate bars are a healthy, delicious, and incredibly easy to prepare snack at home. Crunchy, light, and irresistibly good, they are a genuine alternative to packaged snacks, perfect for those looking for a quick bite without sacrificing taste.
The combination of puffed spelt and dark chocolate creates a perfect balance between lightness and intensity: spelt is rich in fiber and adds crunch, while dark chocolate provides a rich and pleasantly bitter note. They are ideal for breakfast, as a snack, or even as an energy bar after a workout.
The advantage of homemade bars with puffed spelt is the ability to choose quality ingredients, without refined sugars or preservatives.
If you love simple, no-bake sweets that are ready in minutes, these dark chocolate and puffed spelt bars will become a must. You can store them in the fridge for a long time and take them anywhere, even in your backpack or bag for an on-the-go snack.
Making these bars at home is a simple gesture but full of attention towards your well-being: few ingredients, zero waste, and lots of taste. Learn how to make them in a few steps and with all the satisfaction of having made them with your own hands.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 5 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 193.76 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.28 (g) of which sugars 8.60 (g)
- Proteins 3.78 (g)
- Fat 11.87 (g) of which saturated 4.58 (g)of which unsaturated 2.80 (g)
- Fibers 3.23 (g)
- Sodium 2.80 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 40 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Puffed Spelt and Dark Chocolate Bars
- 1.75 cups spelt (puffed)
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate 60-69%
- 2 tbsp milk
- 0.25 cups hazelnut pieces
Tools
- Bowl
- Molds
How to Make Puffed Spelt and Dark Chocolate Bars
To prepare the puffed spelt and dark chocolate bars, the first thing to do is to melt the chocolate. You can do it as you prefer: I roughly broke the chocolate by hand and melted it in a bain-marie, but if you have it, you can also use the microwave.
Add the milk and hazelnut pieces to the melted chocolate.
Mix everything vigorously and immediately add the puffed spelt. Stir to make sure all the spelt is coated with chocolate.
Pour the mixture into the special molds to make the bars, you will get a perfect result in a few moves: just press with the back of a teaspoon to compact the spelt.
If you don’t have molds, line a 20×20 cm pan with parchment paper, pour the spelt with chocolate inside, and compact it.
Place the molds in the refrigerator for 2 hours, then unmold and serve. If you used the pan, unmold using the parchment paper and cut with a sharp knife to get the bars. Enjoy your meal!
Storage
The bars can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container and last up to 7 days, ideally in a cool and dry place.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Yes, but the result will be sweeter and less intense.
Are puffed spelt energy bars suitable for children?
Of course! They are a healthy and nutritious snack, perfect for school too.
Are homemade puffed spelt bars suitable for athletes?
Absolutely yes, they are excellent as energy bars pre- or post-workout.
Can I use other puffed grains besides spelt?
Sure! Puffed rice, quinoa, or millet are great alternatives.
How to prevent puffed spelt energy bars from crumbling?
Press the mixture well into the molds (or the pan) and let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Can I substitute chocolate with cocoa powder?
It’s better to use melted chocolate to give cohesion and taste.
Can they be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze them already cut for 2 months and thaw as needed.
